Kodi is one of the most popular open-source media players. It can run on a wide variety of devices, from Raspberry Pis to Firesticks to laptops and servers. Installing Kodi is very simple, but the...
Sharing files at home is easier with a shared network drive. A DIY NAS build can turn an existing server into a multimedia server with automatic backups—accessible from any computer or device on the...
It's easy to get lost in the complex world of networking. Based on years of experience, this guide is meant as an easy way for non-experts to learn how to increase internet speed. Engineers like...
Aside from playing music, a multi-room audio system is also capable of becoming a loudspeaker network. Using Home Assistant, it's easy to broadcast audio alerts to the entire household. Playing a Wav...
Running a custom router gives unprecedented insight into everything happening in a network. Building your own router with a a Raspberry Pi may be a little daunting, but it's surprisingly easy and...
DSL may be less common these days, but it is still a fact of life for some. Unfortunately, many DSL modem router combination devices are outdated and slow. This leads to many home owners being...
The next step in our our DIY stereo system was the audio control. Even the best audio system is no use without some good sources from which to play. Many people enjoy being able to stream music via...
In many cases, cheap ambient air temperature sensors are fine. However, it's possible to save a good deal of money on electricity and gas through the use of more accurate sensors. This post breaks...
Many people come to the DIY IOT space by way of Arduino Uno & Nano. One simple approach to home automation is to treat the Arduino as a USB device which provides the Raspberry Pi sensors'...
Deploying Kubernetes has gotten easier than ever. Home Automation with Raspberry Pi(s) can now benefit from some of the tools used by large-scale deployments. There are many. ways to design an IOT...
